[TINY] SPECIAL SUMMER EVENT! Hike & Beach Potluck Party 🥳

Join us on a fun group hike that includes a beach social and potluck lunch in the beautiful Awenda Provincial park.

We will hike to Kettle Lake and dip our toes, go for a swim and/or simply relax at the beach. This is one of my favourite hikes and totally worth the drive ⛱️.

Location is about 2-HR from Toronto so please give yourself at least 2.25 hours to get there.

Here is what to expect:
-12km hike suitable for strong beginners and intermediate-level hikers.

• forested paths with some areas that are really going to work your legs and glutes
• minimal up and down (elevation 210m)
• some technical hiking over tree roots
• public washroom access at Awenda park
• relax/swim at Kettle Lake or the beach 😎
• lunch potluck! 😋 We will relax at the beach for a minimum 2-hours while enjoying a potluck (details organized in our chat group).

Hike Benefits:
* FREE parking (no entry fee)
* yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
* relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
* mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
* lunch potluck at the beach ⛱️

What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots (check the weather before you leave)

• BEACH STUFF (towel, swim suit, flip flops)
• optional: mosquito repellent, hiking poles
  - pack AT LEAST 8 cups of water or beverage
  - lunch and snacks

Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud and bugs.

MEETING SPOT:
The meeting spot is shared with hikers once they book their spot and are added to the WhatsApp group.

MEETING TIME:
Meet at 10:45am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 12 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 12 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:
Meetup fee:
$30 before 6:00pm Friday August 8th
Please e-transfer to Event.Booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "Awenda Hike" in the message.
* Includes full body stretching, beginner-friendly yoga, meditation and a cool down stretch, instructor-led hike and post-hike activity.

CARPOOL REQUESTS:
Post your request for a carpool in the event or in the whatsapp group. It is up to the hiker to find their own transportation, either by asking for a ride and arranging with another member, offering to rent a vehicle and splitting the car rental cost with other members, or inviting a friend who drives.

Meetup fees help support in the work involved in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading safe and inclusive events for the group. Hikes are led by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor also certified in emergency first aid and CPR training.

Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds). If the organizer needs to reschedule an event, credit will be applied to a future event.

Hike Rules:

• no smoking on trails
• be kind and respectful
• arrive on time
• no blasting loud music
• no littering trails with garbage.

See you there!

Christine Salib, M.Ed
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader

***YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR RSVP to NOT Going if you can not attend. If your RSVP remains going and you do not attend, you will be marked as a no show. You will not be added to future hikes with 3 no-shows.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:
By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following:

1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member**.** This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.